About
Alex Weiner is the Arizona Diamondbacks beat reporter for Arizona Sports and serves as a web editor for the station. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Alex moved to Arizona in 2017 to attend Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He covered college athletics for four years and began covering Diamondbacks games part-time in 2022 before transitioning to a full-time role in 2023. When he’s not reporting, Alex enjoys exploring nature, observing wildlife, and watching movies.
Expertise
- Sports and news writing
- Multimedia reporting
- Copy editing
- Photography
Education
- Arizona State University – Bachelor’s degree in Sports Journalism
- Minors in Digital Audiences and National Parks and Protected Lands Management
Achievements & Awards
- Won a Sports Emmy for interactive experience with NBC Sports during the Tokyo Olympics
- Covered the 2022 Winter Olympics for NBCOlympics.com
- Reported on the Diamondbacks’ full 2023 postseason run across multimedia platforms
Social Media Profiles
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 16, 2025ESPN: Hard to see Suns-Mark Williams extension happening before deadline
The deadline for NBA rookie contract extensions is on Monday, and Phoenix Suns big man Mark Williams is among eligible players.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 16, 2025What is the qualifying offer the Diamondbacks can present Zac Gallen?
The Diamondbacks will most assuredly give a qualifying offer to starting pitcher Zac Gallen, who hits free agency. How much is that?
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Oct 16, 2025Big 12 coaches pick ASU basketball to finish last, Arizona pegged for top 4
Big 12 coaches picked ASU to finish last in the conference, while they predicted a fourth-place finish for the Arizona Wildcats.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 15, 2025Diamondbacks 3B Jordan Lawlar returning to Dominican Winter League
Diamondbacks infielder Jordan Lawlar will take the field for Tigres Del Licey in the Dominican Republic this winter after some MLB action in 2025.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 15, 2025Suns waive Damion Baugh, Tyrese Samuel after final preseason game
The Phoenix Suns waived guard Damion Baugh and forward Tyrese Samuel after Tuesday's preseason finale against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 15, 2025Diamondbacks hire J.R. House from Reds as 3rd base coach
The Arizona Diamondbacks have hired J.R. House to be the club's next third base coach, the club told Arizona Sports on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 15, 2025Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll named a Gold Glove finalist. Can he win?
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is up for his first career Gold Glove after being named a finalist by Rawlings on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 14, 2025What does the Diamondbacks’ depth chart look like before free agency, trades begin?
Let's build a 26-man roster for the Arizona Diamondbacks with players who are under contract for 2026 to find the clear holes.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 13, 2025How Cardinals’ pass game changed with Jacoby Brissett playing for Kyler Murray
How was Sunday's performance from the Cardinals' offense different under QB Jacoby Brissett? Let's look into the numbers.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 13, 2025Arizona State’s Week 9 kickoff time vs. Houston revealed
Arizona State Sun Devils football will host the Houston Cougars at Mountain America Stadium on Oct. 25, and kickoff will be at 5 p.m. MST.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 13, 2025Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt had a pretty weird season
Brandon Pfaadt delivered the single best start by a Diamondbacks pitcher all year and the worst start in Major League Baseball.
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PHOENIX MERCURY | Oct 10, 2025Phoenix Mercury’s underdog title run falls short, as Aces sweep WNBA Finals
The Phoenix Mercury dropped Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, ending their championship run with a sweep at the hands of the Las Vegas Aces on Friday.
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PHOENIX MERCURY | Oct 10, 2025Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts ejected in Game 4 of finals: ’One of the weakest double technicals ever’
Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts received a double technical foul and an ejection from Friday's Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces.
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PHOENIX MERCURY | Oct 9, 2025Mercury rule All-Star Satou Sabally out for Game 4 of WNBA Finals with concussion
The Mercury have ruled All-Star forward Satou Sabally out for Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Friday against the Aces with a concussion.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 9, 2025Former Diamondbacks great Paul Goldschmidt on future: ‘I think I’d like to continue playing’
With the Yankees' elimination from the postseason, former Diamondbacks 1B Paul Goldschmidt completed his 15th season at 38 years old.
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PHOENIX MERCURY | Oct 9, 2025Mercury on ropes: How many teams in sports history have come back from down 3-0?
The Phoenix Mercury are down 0-3 in the WNBA Finals to the Las Vegas Aces. How many teams in sports history have made this comeback?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 9, 2025How did the Diamondbacks fare in trades, signings and extensions in 2025?
The end of the season is a time to evaluate, so let's go through the biggest moves the Diamondbacks made to see how they are going.
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PHOENIX MERCURY | Oct 8, 2025Mercury star Alyssa Thomas earns spot on WNBA All-Defensive First Team
Phoenix Mercury star player Alyssa Thomas earned a spot on the 2025 WNBA All-Defensive First Team, her seventh All-Defensive team selection.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 7, 2025Tales from baseball season: Ryan Thompson honors coaches with unique trading card collection
At Diamondbacks RHP Ryan Thompson's locker at Chase Field, he hung up baseball cards of everyone from manager Torey Lovullo to the trainers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 7, 202512 dates to sum up the 2025 Diamondbacks from Opening Day to the final week
Finding 12 inflection points for the 2025 Arizona Diamondbacks, from Opening Day until the final week of the regular season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 6, 2025Geraldo Perdomo, Corbin Carroll recognized as finalists for Hank Aaron Award
The Hank Aaron Award recognizes the best hitter in each league, and Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo and Corbin Carroll were named finalists.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 6, 2025When does the Arizona State-Texas Tech football game start?
No. 21 Arizona State football will host No. 9 Texas Tech at Mountain America Stadium on Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. MST, the Big 12 announced on Monday.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 6, 2025Cardinals making dubious NFL history with last-second losses
The Cardinals became the first team in NFL history to lose three straight contests on a game-winning score as time expired, per Sports Radar.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 3, 2025Diamondbacks free agents, options and qualifying offer candidates heading into offseason
The Diamondbacks traded most of their impending free agents at the deadline, so the list of players coming off the books has diminished.